Collar and tie holder



Febw 7,1939.

T. A. PYROS COLLAR AND TIE HOLDER Filed Sept. 26, 1958 A iiomeys Patented Feb. 7, 1939 ,UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE COLLAR. AND TIE HOLDER Thomas A. l yros, Pittsburgh, Pa. Application September 26, 1938, Serial No.'231,800

4 Claims.

This invention relates to an improved collar and tie holder, that is, a multiple part accessory constructed and designed to stabilize and sustain in proper companion relation the downturned ends of the outer fold of the collar and the as- I sociated. knot of the regular four-in-hand necktie.

Needless to say, I am sufficiently conversant with the general state of the prior art and conlO ditions of the trade in general to appreciate that many different styles and constructions have been adopted in providing personal wear appliances of this type; That is to say, it is admittedly old to utilize different types of clasp's, clips and collar fold stabilizers. Then too, divers forms of pins and equivalent devices have been utilized to support the knot of the necktie in an orderly and well dressed position.

Notwithstanding the high state of development of analogous devices in this general line of endeavor, I-feel that I have nevertheless conceived of a duplex collar and tie ensemble holder which is possessed of structural distinctions and refinements such as render it unique, meritorious and otherwise structurally distinguishable from similar arrangements.

Briefly, the preferred embodiment of the invention is characterized by a substantially U- shaped frame adapted to be secured on the neckband button, portions thereof functioning as stays for the associated features of the collar and also as supports for a novel companion tiepin device. I

Other features and advantages will become more readily apparent from the following description and the accompanying illustrative drawing.

In the drawing, wherein I utilize like numerals to designate identical parts throughout the views: Figure 1 is a view partially in section and partially in elevation showing a fragmentary portion of a collar attached shirt and illustrating the improved duplex collar and tie retention assembly as developed in accordance with the prin ciples of this invention.

Figures 2 and 3 are detailing sectional views on the lines 22 and 33 respectively of Figure 1.

Figure 4 is a fragmentary detail view showing the threaded end of the tie-pin supporting mem- 50 her and the ornamental'protector ball in place companion members or sections of the duplex assembly are differentiated by the numerals 5 and 6, respectively.

Considering first the part 5, this is of general U-shaped form. It is made from bendable light- 5 weight metal, Celluloid or any suitable material having proper inherent qualities for desired resiliency and rigidity. The transverse or bight portion 1 is provided with a button-hole 8 to engage over the button 0 to hold the unit 5 in place. 10' The ends of this connective portion 1 are provided with extensions laterally bent as at the point 9, the extensions being directed down into somewhat divergent relationship to form stay arms Ill. The intermediateportions of thearms 15 are apertured for a purpose to be hereinafter described. The free ends are also apertured. Then as brought out in Figure 3, the last named aperture serves to accommodate the internally screw threaded sleeve 1 I of the anchoring or fas- 30 tening means. That is to say, the fastening means comprises a sleeve having a retaining head l2 and washer l3. These parts attach to the shirt, the shirt being provided with a button-hole to accommodate the same. Then the screw 25 threaded sleeve extends through the aperture in the stay arm then out through an aperture in the adjacent fold of the collar. It is thus disposed in a position to receive the threaded shank of the clamping head I. Thus, we have a mul- 3 tiple part anchoring and fastening member for the downbent stay arm in each instance. The

' same fastening means serves to secure the fold of the collar neatly to the lower or free end portion of the arm. 1

The associated or companion unit 6 comprises two main parts. That is, it embodies a horizontal supporting or hanger pin I5 and a tie pin I 6. The pointed shank of the pin I6 is laterally offset, and the opposite end is formed into an eye I! 40 which is pivotally and sli-dably mounted'on the complemental pin IS. The latter pin has a permanent ornamental ball head l8 on one end, the opposite end being pointed and screw threaded as at I!) to accommodate the removable ball ornament or head 26. By thus passing the pin through the existing openings in the intermediate portions of the arms It! and also passing the pin through punctured openings in the folds of the collar, the parts take the position depicted in the drawing. Moreover, by anchoring the pin H5 in the knot 2| of the tie, the tie is held well up and close in to occupy a well balanced and neat position in relation to the collar.

It will be appreciated that the U-shaped unit 5 5 is primarily the stay means for the collar. It is put in position first and fastened. When in this position, and after the necktie is tied (or prior thereto if desired) the pin I5 is inserted and fastened and this places the complemental tiepin IS in readiness to be pressed into the tie as illustrated in Figure 2. Consequently, the units 5 and 6 contribute their proportionate share to the development of a combination collar and tie stay means, the collective result being to achieve the two-way principle of collar and tie maintenance. The arms l0, rather than the folds of the collar receive the weight of the two coordinated pins l5 and 16, whereby to give the unit 5 the additional function of a foundation and hanger for the unit 6.

It is thought that the description taken in connection with the drawing will enable a clear understanding of the invention to be had. Therefore a more lengthy description is thought unnecessary.

While the preferred embodiment of the invention has been shown and described, it is to be understood that minor changes coming within the field of invention claimed may be resorted to if desired.

I claim:

1. In a collar and tie holder assembly of the class described, a U-shaped unit having means for attachment to the body of the shirt and collar respectively, the arm portions of the unit being formed with apertures intermediate their upper and lower ends, a pin removably inserted through said openings, and a second pin pivotally and slidably attached to the first named pin.

2. As a new article of manufacture as well as a component part of a stay assembly of the class described comprising a pin having an ornamental head on one end, the opposite end being pointed and screw threaded, a removable ornamental head for the screw threaded end, a second pin adapted for disposition at right angles to the first named pin, the second pin having its pointed shank laterally offset and its opposite end formed with an eye pivotally and slidably mounted on the first named pin.

3. In a device of the class described, a substantially U-shaped unit providing a substantially straight connecting portion having a collar button opening and depending arms provided with a slight diverging relation to each other and having openings, a pin having headed ends with one of said headed ends removable therefrom and insertible through the openings of the arms and a collar, and a second pin carried by the first pin for insertion into a necktie.

4. In a device of the class described, a substantially U-shaped unit providing a substantially straight connecting portion having a collar button opening and depending arms provided with a slight diverging relation to each other and having openings, a pin having headed ends with one of said headed ends removable therefrom and insertible through the openings of the arms and a collar, and a second pin pivotally and slidably mounted on the first pin and having an offset portion for insertion in a necktie.

THOMAS A. PYROS. 

